Nishith Desai Associates
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With clients spanning the pharma, biotech, and med-tech sectors, Nishith Desai Associates stand out for its multi-disciplinary offering within the global and domestic life sciences and health care sector. Co-headed by Milind Antani and Eshika Phadke, the team handles intellectual property matters, M&A transactions, joint ventures, and franchising. Antani has over two decades of expertise, and alongside his experience as a practiced surgeon, he has represented clients before the High Courts and Supreme Courts of India. Fellow head Phadke is noted for her work advising companies across jurisdictions on matters including public procurement and commercial documentation.
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Key clients
- Government of Singapore through its affiliate Waverly Investments Pte Ltd
Work highlights
Advised multiple pharma and medical devices clients on the UCPMP and UCMPMD, which included undertaking comprehensive gap assessments of existing practices, identifying potential risks, suggesting risk mitigation measures, and drafting actionable SOPs for companies.


